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chucking

CHUH-kihng
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Chucking (noun) means the act of gripping a workpiece or tool firmly in a chuck. Example: “Proper chucking of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling.”

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The act of gripping a workpiece or tool firmly in a chuck.
"Proper chucking of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling."
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chuckings
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Proper _____ of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling.

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What does “chucking” mean?
The word “chucking” means the act of gripping a workpiece or tool firmly in a chuck.
How do you pronounce “chucking”?
“Chucking” is pronounced CHUH-kihng (/ˈt͡ʃʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chucking” in a sentence?
Here is “chucking” used in a sentence: “Proper chucking of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling.”
What part of speech is “chucking”?
“Chucking” is a noun.